South Bay and San Francisco food and wine events: Dec. 28-Jan. 21

Wine and Beer Tastings: Sample local wines and brews. Must be 21 years or older to taste. 4-6 p.m. Fridays. New Leaf Community Markets, 150 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay. Free. 650-726-3110, ext. 101, www.newleaf.com.

Mochitsuki (Sweet Rice Pounding) Workshops: Watch George Yamada transform hot rice into mochi and learn how to make your own with kinako, anko and other sweets at this cultural workshop. Sign up for 30-minute sessions. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Dec. 29. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco. $17. $12 members. 415-567-5505, www.jcccnc.org.

Chromatic Coffee Brew Classes: Learn how to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea at home. Classes are held every other Monday and are taught by baristas. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 7. Chromatic Coffee, 5237 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara. $20-$30 per class; space limited. 408-248-4500.

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Dine About Town San Francisco: More than 100 San Francisco restaurants will offer a two- or three-course lunch menu for $18.95 and/or three-course dinner menus for $36.95 during Dine About Town San Francisco, Jan. 15-21. Dates and times vary by restaurant. A la carte menus will also be available. A complete restaurant list and reservations are available at www.dineabouttown.com.